NERC Urges State Regulators To Collaborate To Improve Electricity Regulation, Service Delivery, Avoid Unhealthy Rivalry

NERC Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni flanked by FONER Executive members

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, has urged state regulators to collaborate to ensure improved electricity regulations, efficient service delivery and avoid any unhealthy rivalry in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).

He gave the charge prior to the inauguration of Forum of Nigerian Electricity Regulators (FONER) aimed at enhancing coordination and effectiveness in electricity regulation across Nigeria.

NERC Chairman in a group photograph with others

Speaking at the first quarter 2026 Regulatory Meeting with State Electricity Regulators (SERs) in Lagos, NERC Chairman, Dr Musiliu Oseni, described the initiative as a major step in Nigeria’s transition to a multi-level electricity market.

Inaugurating the Forum of Nigerian Electricity Regulators (FONER), Dr Oseni emphasized the need for collaboration to prevent regulatory loopholes within the sector.

“We must work collaboratively to avoid regulatory arbitrage by operators. I charge all of us to carry out this mandate with the highest sense of responsibility. Pursuant to Section 230(9) of the Electricity Act 2023, I hereby declare the Forum of Nigerian Electricity Regulators duly inaugurated,” he said.

FONER is expected to drive key regulatory objectives, including fostering dialogue between NERC and SERs, promoting harmonised approaches in tariff setting, market operations, and consumer protection, and supporting capacity-building through peer learning.

The forum will also serve as a consultative platform for electricity market reforms while advancing transparency, accountability, and national regulatory benchmarks.

Key highlights of the meeting include: Review of the fourth quarter 2025 action log, Signing and launch of the FONER Charter, and the inauguration of the forum’s leadership.

While Dr Oseni serves as Chairman, Engr. Chijioke Okonkwo of the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ESERC) serves Vice Chairman, and Aisha Mahmud, NERC Commissioner, Stakeholder Management Division serves as Secretary.

The quarterly regulatory meeting continues to serve as a platform for NERC and state regulators to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration, and drive improvements in Nigeria’s electricity supply industry, with the ultimate goal of expanding access to reliable power for Nigerians.